ChinaThe climate of Kunming
The current climate in Kunming features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kunming, China.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kunming in recent years was 38°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in January 2016.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Kunming gets 1167 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Kunming runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Kunming?
The best time to visit Kunming for sunny weather is March through May, October and November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kunming. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Kunming
The climate table of Kunming shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 42 | 28 | 42 | 33 | 65 | 204 | 211 | 266 | 155 | 73 | 29 | 19 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,9 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kunming, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kunming
Yearly Temperature in Kunming
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kunming, China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kunming
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kunming
Average Snowfall per Month in Kunming
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kunming
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kunming, China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Kunming
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Average weather in Kunming by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kunming. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.